Protein-surfactant interactions in the defensive skin secretion of the Red Sea trunkfish Ostracion cubicus

Authors :: Kalmanzon, E.
Zlotkin, E.
Aknin-Herrmann, R.
Source :: Marine Biology. Oct, 1999, Vol. 135 Issue 1, p141, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Protective skin secretions of the Red Sea trunkfish Ostracion cubicus and protein-surfactant interactions are discussed. The existence of proteins in the skin secretions are confirmed, and their pharmacological significance is clarified. The multiplicity of interactive active substances contributes to unique pharmacological complexity.

Subjects :: Red Sea -- Natural history
Marine biology -- Research
Marine fishes -- Physiological aspects
Surface active agents -- Physiological aspects
Biochemistry -- Research
Proteins -- Physiological aspects
Poisonous fishes -- Health aspects
Secretion -- Regulation
Animal defenses -- Research
Biological sciences

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